Cajun Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4598/fqgraa4bxg.gif They putting that where the Sportsdirect sign is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Anyone got any ideas why the board believed this statement to be necessary btw? There's certainly very little fan unrest, clamour for 'Ashley out' or rumours about the club being sold at present as far as I know. If anything all it's going to do (and that bit about no spending on players in particular) is whip things up again. Gets the summer of disappointment in the transfer market out of the way early. It'll stop plenty buying season tickets that's for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Anyone got any ideas why the board believed this statement to be necessary btw? There's certainly very little fan unrest, clamour for 'Ashley out' or rumours about the club being sold at present as far as I know. If anything all it's going to do (and that bit about no spending on players in particular) is whip things up again. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/pierce/shooting%20yourself%20in%20the%20foot.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Nothing unsurprising unfortunately. Pretty obvious there would be little / no money to spend. Kind of saves on the months of OTT speculation and then the negative attention reaching boiling point at the start of the new season. Better it's out of the way now, if that's the way it's going to be. (Very) hard work starts now. In some ways I'm not surprised, when we found players like Bassong for half a million, it would make sense to look for similar types of player. I think reading it back it's sending a message to clubs we intend to buy from that 'this is not the Newcastle of old.' Think you're wrong there. I.e Gazza/Waddle/Pedro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Anyone got any ideas why the board believed this statement to be necessary btw? There's certainly very little fan unrest, clamour for 'Ashley out' or rumours about the club being sold at present as far as I know. If anything all it's going to do (and that bit about no spending on players in particular) is whip things up again. Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 jeez, they've probably just made a number of ppl considering season tickets firmly in the NO section! clever marketing eh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Anyone got any ideas why the board believed this statement to be necessary btw? There's certainly very little fan unrest, clamour for 'Ashley out' or rumours about the club being sold at present as far as I know. If anything all it's going to do (and that bit about no spending on players in particular) is whip things up again. Because they are fucking idiots. At least by the sounds of it we won't be hearing from them again for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 jeez, they've probably just made a number of ppl considering season tickets firmly in the NO section! clever marketing eh Even if it isn't meant how it comes across they are proving once again how fucking incompetent they are. How the fuck did this bloke make billions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 By telling other clubs we are not spending, it will hopefully mean we are not held to ransom in the market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 So the Board ie. Mike and Lambias will not be talking to anyone other than via press releases. So does that mean we won't be seeing any of those anonymous sources giving stories to the News of the World anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Why have we been reported to be looking at players then? Was that all bollocks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 That 'There will be no comment from the Board...' bit reminds me a lot of 'It is a fact that...'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/3603/toryphp.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 By telling other clubs we are not spending, it will hopefully mean we are not held to ransom in the market. We wont cause we wont be in the market lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 To me the quote of "Their is no plan for a capital outlay of players" does not neccisarly mean that their is no funds for player available, it to me could mean that they are not putting a figure on how much they will spend on players, they will be willing to pay whatever they feel is a reasonable amount on each player or how ever much it will cost to get Chris' targets in, thus not limiting themselves to a budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 By telling other clubs we are not spending, it will hopefully mean we are not held to ransom in the market. Fucks sake I can't believe that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 hughton would quit if he had any principle...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Not really an enticing prospect to think we are actively aiming to be a glorified feeder club. Get in the likes of Bassong for pennies and then sell them on to an ambitious club a few years later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Maybe it just means that we are giving the current players no more money in bonuses and contracts etc but have gazillions available for new signings!?!?111 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 To me the quote of "Their is no plan for a capital outlay of players" does not neccisarly mean that their is no funds for player available, it to me could mean that they are not putting a figure on how much they will spend on players, they will be willing to pay whatever they feel is a reasonable amount on each player or how ever much it will cost to get Chris' targets in, thus not limiting themselves to a budget. No capital outlay means just that. We will have to sell to buy. As has been mentioned they are hoping for a good World Cup by wor spider man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 They were better off saying nothing tbh. Not really surprising there's little/no cash to spend given the state of the finances at the club. Coloccini and Jonas will be very much in the shop window this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n4e Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 To me the quote of "Their is no plan for a capital outlay of players" does not neccisarly mean that their is no funds for player available, it to me could mean that they are not putting a figure on how much they will spend on players, they will be willing to pay whatever they feel is a reasonable amount on each player or how ever much it will cost to get Chris' targets in, thus not limiting themselves to a budget. Classic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 hughton would quit if he had any principle...... Instead he's been talking up 'this group of lads' all week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fraser Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Where are Ozzie and Mick to bring some clarity to this statement? Where is NE5 to say that he told everybody so, which he did? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Not really an enticing prospect to think we are actively aiming to be a glorified feeder club. Get in the likes of Bassong for pennies and then sell them on to an ambitious club a few years later. We're pretty much Wigan Athletic now. We'll have the 8-0 and 9-0 defeats to go with it next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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